Longans

Location: China

The longan is a relative of the somewhat better-known lychee. Lacking the lychee's small spikes, and smaller in size, longans have a smooth brown skin, that is easily peeled off, revealing a clear white fruit with a black pit, earning it the name "dragon's eye". The flesh is similarly jelly-like in texture.

The flavor of these was similar to lychee but stronger, reminiscent of vanilla. Katrina found them unpleasant and I found them less appetizing than lychee, though interesting.